What is Binotto doing at Audi?
Audi is aligning its Formula 1 project even more consistently with the synergies and working methods of a factory team. As Head of Audi F1 Project, Mattia Binotto will be responsible for development activities at the Hinwil and Neuburg an der Donau facilities, as well as at the future technical center in England. Audi have announced an organisational restructure as they prepare for their Formula 1 debut in 2026, with Mattia Binotto expanding his responsibilities as Head of Audi F1 Project while Christian Foyer joins in the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer amid the departure of Chief Executive Officer Adam Baker .Audi made the announcement of its Formula 1 entry in 2026 at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix. Video published on August 26, 2022. Audi made the announcement of its Formula 1 entry in 2026 at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.
Is Mattia Binotto coming back?
After spending 18 months away from F1, Mattia Binotto returns to be the new project lead for Sauber, which will become Audi’s works team from 2026 👀 Audi is taking over the Sauber F1 team before joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026. But with 18 months to go, it’s changed its leader, replacing Andreas Seidl with former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.German car giant Audi has become the sole owner of the Sauber F1 team by purchasing 100% of its shares. Audi, which acquired a minority stake in the Sauber F1 team in 2023, initially announced that it would purchase 75% of the team. However, it was announced that the new goal would be to own 100% of the team in 2024.Audi is taking over the Sauber F1 team before joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026. But with 18 months to go, it’s changed its leader, replacing Andreas Seidl with former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto.The BMW Sauber F1 Team has been sold back to Peter Sauber, according to the German manufacturer. The agreement is a surprise as BMW had previously announced it would be selling the team to Qadbak Investment Ltd. Qatari-based consortium that has been shrouded in mystery.
Who is Binotto replacing?
On 1 August 2024, Binotto was announced as the replacement for Andreas Seidl and Oliver Hoffman as Chief Operating and Technical Officer of Sauber Motorsport. Binotto is set to remain with the team as it becomes Audi’s Formula One Team. Andreas Seidl, CEO of Sauber Group: “I am delighted to welcome Stefan to the team, and I am sure that he will bring an incredible amount of experience from his previous roles, in which he won multiple races and championships, to further complement and strengthen our leadership team.Did ex Ferrari Chief Binotto admit he wouldn’t have signed Hamilton to the team?Former Ferrari F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has said that Lewis Hamilton is ‘now at the end of his career’, and that the team would have preferred to have signed him a few years ago. Lewis Hamilton loves Ferrari red, warns against comparisons: ‘They are nothing like me’ Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 Formula One season.Lewis Hamilton has struggled for form throughout the opening nine grand prix weekends with Ferrari. Over 60 per cent of F1 fans believe Lewis Hamilton has made a mistake switching to the Ferrari team.
Who did Hamilton drive for before Ferrari?
Biography of F1 driver Lewis Hamilton Hamilton was marked out early as a racing protege, signing a development contract with McLaren aged just 11 after a successful karting career, and has gone from strength to strength in F1 on his way to seven World Championships with Mercedes. Why did Hamilton join Ferrari? Hamilton joined Ferrari after three underwhelming seasons with Mercedes. With renewed motivation in the face of a new challenge, his ultimate goal will be returning the Scuderia to its glory days and finally securing that elusive, record-breaking eighth world title.